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Lava is a hot, molten rock that is expelled
from volcanoes. It is made up of several
elements, including silicon, oxygen,
aluminium, magnesium, and iron. The
temperature of Lava can reach up to 2,000
degrees Celsius! When Lava cools, it forms
a rock called igneous rock. Lava is very
dangerous because it can destroy anything
in its path. When Lava meets water, it can
create steam explosions that can shoot
rocks and debris hundreds of metres into
the air. Lava is an important part of the
Earth’s cycle. It helps to create new

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landforms and can even be used to

produce electricity!

Composition Of Lava
Lava is molten rock that has been expelled
from the Earth’s surface through an opening
or vent. The molten rock, called magma
when it is underground, rises to the surface
when the pressure on the magma becomes
too much. When the upper mantle melts,
magma is formed. This can actually occur
when the earth’s burning core heats the
mantle, and then when it comes in contact
with molten rock from an immediately
preceding eruption. The molten rock that
makes up lava is made up of various
minerals, including feldspar, quartz, and
olivine. The composition of lava varies
depending on the type of rocks that make
up the mantle and the temperature of the
magma. Basaltic lava, for example, is made
up of rocks from the mantle that has a low
silica content. Andesitic lava, on the other
hand, is made up of rocks from the mantle
that has a high silica content. The chemical
composition of the lava is similar to that of
magma, but it also contains small amounts
of gas. The most common gases found in
lava are carbon dioxide, water vapour, and
sulphur dioxide. Lava also contains trace
amounts of other elements, including
potassium, sodium, calcium, and
magnesium. The composition of lava can
vary depending on the type of volcano that
it comes from. For example, shield
volcanoes tend to produce lava with a high
silica content, while cinder cone volcanoes
tend to produce lava with low silica content.
The physical and chemical composition of
lava makes it a very dangerous substance.
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Lava can destroy anything in its path, and

when it comes into contact with water, it can
create steam explosions that can shoot
rocks and debris hundreds of metres into
the air. Lava is an important part of the
Earth’s cycle, but it is also a force to be
reckoned with.

Properties Of Lava
Lava is very hot, with a temperature that
can reach up to 2000 degrees Celsius. It is
also very viscous, meaning that it flows
slowly. Lava can be either effusive or
explosive. Effusive lava flows slowly and
calmly, while explosive lava is very violent
and can shoot rocks and debris into the air.
Lava is also very dangerous because it can
destroy anything in its path. When lava
meets water, it can create steam explosions
that can shoot rocks and debris hundreds of
metres into the air.

Formation Of Lava
Lava is formed when the earth’s mantle (a
layer of solid rock) melts. This can happen
when the mantle is heated by the earth’s
hot core, or when it comes into contact with
magma from a previous eruption. The
molten rock that makes up lava is made up
of various minerals, including feldspar,
quartz, and olivine. The composition of lava
varies depending on the type of rocks that
make up the mantle and the temperature of
the magma. Basaltic lava, for example, is
made up of rocks from the mantle that has
a low silica content. Andesitic lava, on the
other hand, is made up of rocks from the
mantle that has a high silica content.

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Hazards
Lava can pose a significant hazard to
people and property. When active, lava
flows can destroy houses, trees, and other
objects in their paths. Lava flows can also
dam rivers and create lakes. These lava
dams can cause flooding downstream if
they suddenly break. People can be injured
or killed if they get too close to an active
lava flow. Lava flows can also release
poisonous gases into the air, which can be
harmful to people and animals.

Conclusion
Lava is molten rock that emerges from a
volcano. It is the result of the earth’s hot
core heating groundwater, which in turn
melts solid rocks found near the surface.
The molten rock (lava) flows downhill and
can erupt explosively from a vent in the
Earth’s surface. Lava composition varies
depending on the type of eruption and what
kind of rocks make up the Earth’s surface.
Igneous rocks are made up of cooled lava,
so by studying different types of igneous
rocks, we can learn about past eruptions.

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